Trustee

Trustees have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, Age UK Devon’s management and administration.

Where:

Our Trustee Board Meetings are held in Exeter.

When:

Trustees are required to attend in-person Board meetings held in April, July, October and January. Meetings usually take between 2-3 hours.

Trustees can also be members of our Strategy Committee, and/or Finance Committee which meets virtually one month prior to each Board meeting.

Key Responsibilities

• Complying with Age UK Devon's governing document and the law.
• Being enthusiastic for the work of Age UK Devon, and having the time, ability, and commitment to carry out the duties of a Board member.
• Acting in Age UK Devon’s best interests by working closely with other Trustees and Senior Managers to provide sound strategic direction and decision making based on current best information.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of Age UK Devon.
• Managing Age UK Devon’s resources responsibly to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the 2024-27 Strategic Plan, annual Business Plans and budgets.
• Being accountable to the charity, employees and volunteers.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of the third sector, have been a trustee for another charity, and /or have a real interest in older people.
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of Age UK Devon, in promoting it in the best interests of its stakeholders and staff.
• Strategic vision and understanding.
• Good independent judgment.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Understanding of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, together with an understanding of the financial aspects of running a charity.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing an independent perspective.
• Possess integrity, objectivity, accountability, honesty.

Our commitment to you:

• We will complete a volunteer induction with you providing information about Age UK Devon, the services we provide and full details of the volunteering role.
• You will recieve weekly updates from the CEO.
• You will be sent Board Papers in advance of meetings.
• Any travel expenses you incur to fullfill the volunteering role.
• You will gain experience of the Third Sector and being on a Board of Trustees.
• You will become apart of the Age UK Devon volunteering team, receiving our regular Volunteering eNewsletter and the opportunity to take part in events/celebrations for our volunteers.
• Free participation at sessions.

For an informal chat about this role, please call Sophie Littlewood, Chief Executive on 0333 241 2340 or send an email to info@ageukdevon.org.uk.